leprosarium
English
Etymology
From Medieval Latin leprōsārium, from Late Latin leprōsus (“leprous”).
Noun
leprosarium (plural leprosariums or leprosaria)
- A place or institution (such as a colony, house or hospital used) for the treatment of leprosy.
- "In the middle of the twelfth century, France had more than 2,000 leprosariums…." (Madness & Civilization, "Introduction" by José Barchilon)
Synonyms
- lazar house
- leper house
- leper colony
- leper house
- leprosery
Translations
institution or place to quarantine and treat leprous people
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